The Marketing Zen Group is Looking for 2014 Interns!

When it comes to applying for your very first job, there is nothing that looks better on a resume than a impressive, hands-on internship at an company in your field of interest.

Whether you are looking to become a top online marketing guru, a social media wiz or an SEO-inspired content writer, having a great internship can provide you with invaluable tools and knowledge from people who are already in the field. Plus, it can also open the doors to entry-level positions with the company you interned for once you have graduated!

With that being said, we here at The Marketing Zen Group are excited to be looking for a great group of college students to intern with our company in 2014! As one of Inc.

Magazine’s Top Entrepreneurial Companies in the 30 Under 30 rankings, as well as one of the 100 Best Companies in the U.S. to be run by a young entrepreneur (two years in a row), an internship at The Marketing Zen Group is a great launching platform for any student with a interest in online marketing!

Each of our internships give students valuable first-hand knowledge in all areas of digital marketing, and will allow them to work closely with the leaders of our SEO, content, social media marketing and management departments for a hands-on learning experience. Plus, you can do all of this while still in your pajamas! (Did we mention we are a virtual company?)

To learn more about the many internships we will be offering at The Marketing Zen Group in 2014, read on.

SEO Department: Community Engagement and Content Writing Intern

Are you a creative, resourceful, error-free writer? Are you able to work with a steep learning curve and take independent initiative? Are you creative? Do you like connecting with bloggers and communities? Are you eager to learn about the ever-evolving Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry?

Then you may be a fit for our content writer/community engagement internship. Our interns work closely under the supervision of the Search Engine Department, and tasks will include everything from content composition to digital relationship building.
Although we do prefer previous internship experience or academic experiences in journalism, marketing, editing, and creative writing, it’s not required. If you crave a creative, challenging work environment and know you can bring dependable work ethic and a collaborative personality to the MZ family, show us what you’ve got! Send a resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Deanna@marketingzen.com.

SEO Department: Paid Search Advertising

The Marketing Zen Group is currently seeking an intern to focus on paid search advertising. If you want to be at the forefront of digital marketing, this is the internship for you. In this position, you will learn key PPC tactics and administration, including:

The fundamentals of PPC advertsiting

How to research for, and assist in, creating and optimizing PPC campaigns

How to develop, implement, report on, and analyze PPC campaigns top to bottom

Desired skills in this position include strong experience with Microsoft Excel, strong written and verbal communication skills, a data-driven, analytical approach to problem solving, as well strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. The ability to work independently, as well as with a team, in a fast-paced, goal oriented environment is also essential
While this position is unpaid, we will be active in preparing you to take the AdWords individual certification tests. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to michelle@marketingzen.com.

Imagine an internship that allows you to gain the knowledge and experience needed to land the job of your dreams. We’re not talking about fetching coffee or running dry cleaning errands. We are talking about some serious digital marketing experience. If you are reliable, self-motivated and eager to learn, a position in digital marketing may be right for you.
You will be assisting in managing projects and campaigns and gain exposure to how online marketing works across diverse industries.

You will get hands on experience with real world projects and learn how to help clients reach their digital marketing goals. You will gain both knowledge and experience in this fast paced, ever-evolving industry.
To qualify, you must be able to demonstrate administrative skills, strong analytical skills, be detail oriented and organized. If you are still pursuing your collegiate degree, we accept inquiries from those at the sophomore level or higher. Please submit resume and cover letter to hr@marketingzen.com.

Content Department: Web Content Writing and Blogging Intern

Do you love to write? Does it make you cringe when you see someone slaughter a sentence using poor grammar? Do you have a knack for research? We’re looking for a virtual content marketing intern for the fall of 2013. In this role, you will help to produce web content for a diverse group of clients and assist with developing blog content, web content, bios, newsletters and more. You’ll also work closely with the SEO and SMM teams to coordinate these efforts and learn the important role each element plays in our marketing strategy and planning.

To qualify, you must have or be working towards a degree in journalism, English, communications or marketing, have excellent writing and research skills, have experience writing various types of copy, be deadline driven and have the ability to produce quality content quickly. If you believe that you are the right fit for this internship, PITCH us on why we should hire you. Send an email to rilee@marketingzen.com with your resume and two relevant writing samples, along with a brief description of why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

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